What were the most significant items on the Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for March 2024?

Q: What were the most significant items on the Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for March 2024?

· **Self-storage wave continues at Waterbrooke commercial node:** Extra Space Storage gaining approval at the Shoppes of Waterbrooke marks another self-storage facility in the southern Clermont corridor, following the Hooks Street approval in February. The 5-1 vote (Norton dissenting on community connectivity grounds) signals some commissioner concern that self-storage is consuming commercial parcels intended for walkable retail and restaurants. · **Failed multifamily PUD reverts to commercial -- market correction signal:** A 36-unit multifamily project approved in 2020 was never built, and the new owner is reverting to C-1 Light Commercial. This suggests multifamily development economics may not have penciled out at this SR 50/East Avenue location, or that the market is shifting toward commercial uses along this corridor segment. · **Lightest agenda in recent memory -- only two substantive items:** The March meeting's brevity (33 minutes) and minimal agenda contrasts sharply with the heavy January and February meetings, suggesting the pipeline may be cyclical or that several items were deferred to later months.

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Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission

March 5, 2024

2 items on the agenda

**Self-storage wave continues at Waterbrooke commercial node:** Extra Space Storage gaining approval at the Shoppes of Waterbrooke marks another self-storage facility in the southern Clermont corridor, following the Hooks Street approval in February. The 5-1 vote (Norton dissenting on community connectivity grounds) signals some commissioner concern that self-storage is consuming commercial parcels intended for walkable retail and restaurants.
**Failed multifamily PUD reverts to commercial -- market correction signal:** A 36-unit multifamily project approved in 2020 was never built, and the new owner is reverting to C-1 Light Commercial. This suggests multifamily development economics may not have penciled out at this SR 50/East Avenue location, or that the market is shifting toward commercial uses along this corridor segment.
**Lightest agenda in recent memory -- only two substantive items:** The March meeting's brevity (33 minutes) and minimal agenda contrasts sharply with the heavy January and February meetings, suggesting the pipeline may be cyclical or that several items were deferred to later months.

On March 5, 2024, City of Clermont's Planning and Zoning Commission considered 2 agenda items. **Self-storage wave continues at Waterbrooke commercial node:** Extra Space Storage gaining approval at the Shoppes of Waterbrooke marks another self-storage facility in the southern Clermont corridor, following the Hooks Street approval in February. The 5-1 vote (Norton dissenting on community connectivity grounds) signals some commissioner concern that self-storage is consuming commercial parcels intended for walkable retail and restaurants. **Failed multifamily PUD reverts to commercial -- market correction signal:** A 36-unit multifamily project approved in 2020 was never built, and the new owner is reverting to C-1 Light Commercial. This suggests multifamily development economics may not have penciled out at this SR 50/East Avenue location, or that the market is shifting toward commercial uses along this corridor segment. **Lightest agenda in recent memory -- only two substantive items:** The March meeting's brevity (33 minutes) and minimal agenda contrasts sharply with the heavy January and February meetings, suggesting the pipeline may be cyclical or that several items were deferred to later months.

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City of Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission -- March 5, 2024

Meeting Overview

Type: Regular Meeting Quorum: Yes (6 of 7 commissioners present) Duration: ~33 minutes (6:30 PM -- 7:03 PM)

Attendance

Present: Chair Krzyminski, Vice-Chair Niemiec, Commissioner Bain, Commissioner Grube, Commissioner Guerrero, Commissioner Norton
Absent: Commissioner Colby
Staff Present: Development Services Director Henschel, Senior Planner McGruder, City Attorney Mantzaris, Planning Coordinator Heard

Agenda Items

Item 1: Resolution No. 2024-008R -- Waterbrooke Self-Storage CUP

Type: CUP
Case Number: Resolution 2024-008R
Location: South of SR 50, intersection of Emil Jahna Road (Shoppes of Waterbrooke PUD)
Applicant: Extra Space Storage (represented by Jimmy Crawford, Esq.)
Request: CUP for a climate-controlled self-storage facility up to 50,000 sf exceeding 20,000 sf in a PUD with C-2 General Commercial permitted uses
Current Zoning: PUD with C-2 General Commercial permitted uses
Future Land Use: Commercial
Staff Recommendation: Approve
Action: Approved
Vote: 5-1 (Commissioner Norton opposing; Commissioner Colby absent)
Notable Discussion: Part of the Shoppes of Waterbrooke PUD approved for up to 162,000 sf of mixed-use commercial plus 85 residential units. Larger building is 37 feet tall, climate-controlled; smaller buildings not climate-controlled. No outside storage. Customer access 6 AM to 10 PM with regular office hours. Average ~30 visitors per day. Commissioner Bain appreciated that the storage is not directly on SR 50. Commissioner Norton concerned about community connectivity between the Shoppes and Waterbrooke PUD residents. Chair Krzyminski asked about the Hooks Street extension required by the PUD. No public speakers.

Item 2: Ordinance No. 2024-017 -- 151 West SR 50 Rezoning

Type: Rezoning
Case Number: Ordinance 2024-017
Location: Southwest corner of SR 50 and East Avenue
Applicant: Salvatore, Inc. (represented by Bret Jones, Esq.)
Request: Rezone from PUD back to C-1 Light Commercial; PUD was approved in 2020 (Ordinance 2020-01) for 36 multifamily units that were never constructed; new owner seeking zoning consistent with surrounding properties
Current Zoning: PUD
Proposed Zoning: C-1 Light Commercial
Future Land Use: Commercial
Acreage: 3.04 acres
Staff Recommendation: Approve
Action: Approved
Vote: 6-0 (Commissioner Colby absent)
Notable Discussion: New property owner requesting reversion to prior zoning. No development plans identified. Commissioner Bain confirmed C-1 better aligns with surrounding zoning than PUD. No public speakers.

Public Hearings Summary

Number of speakers: 0
General sentiment: N/A
Key concerns: None raised by public

Key Signals

Self-storage wave continues at Waterbrooke commercial node: Extra Space Storage gaining approval at the Shoppes of Waterbrooke marks another self-storage facility in the southern Clermont corridor, following the Hooks Street approval in February. The 5-1 vote (Norton dissenting on community connectivity grounds) signals some commissioner concern that self-storage is consuming commercial parcels intended for walkable retail and restaurants.
Failed multifamily PUD reverts to commercial -- market correction signal: A 36-unit multifamily project approved in 2020 was never built, and the new owner is reverting to C-1 Light Commercial. This suggests multifamily development economics may not have penciled out at this SR 50/East Avenue location, or that the market is shifting toward commercial uses along this corridor segment.
Lightest agenda in recent memory -- only two substantive items: The March meeting's brevity (33 minutes) and minimal agenda contrasts sharply with the heavy January and February meetings, suggesting the pipeline may be cyclical or that several items were deferred to later months.

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